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Weekend at Downton Abbey: Our Insider's Guide to Highclere Castle and Nearby Estates

The incredible popularity of Masterpiece Classic's Downton Abbey has put the spotlight on Highclere Castle, the imposing manse that stands in for Lord and Lady Grantham's manor house. Located within easy reach of London, you can see it, and a host of other fine British estates, on a stately weekend getaway of which even the Dowager Countess of Grantham would approve. (More)

Finding Jane Eyre: Top Things to Do in Yorkshire’s Brontë Country

England’s Yorkshire inspired the Brontë sisters’ classic novels including Jane Eyre, released March 11 in a new film version. Here are the best places around Haworth to explore the dramatic landscapes and quiet corners of Brontë Country. (More)

Britain's Best Harry Potter Film Sites

Would-be witches and wizards have been heading to film sites around Britain that capture the magical Potter world since 2001, when the first of the six previous movies opened. Each movie pieces together many locations, but you can visit some that truly capture the fantastical richness of Harry's world. Here are top spots to explore if you're happily seeking Harry in Britain. (More)

Just Back from Québec City

Find out why Quebec City is an ideal getaway for music lovers and just about everyone else . . . (More)

Just Back from London

In late December, Fodor's editorial director Linda Cabasin rented an apartment on London's South Bank for a week with her husband and college-age son. They watched fireworks over the Thames and celebrated the New Year with art, theater, Indian food, and the city's January sales. Why London? I'd been in the city on a short trip in September for an advance look at Kew Palace, the summer retreat of George III and his family, which reopens in spring 2006. It made me yearn for more time to soak up the museums, neighborhoods, and the whole stimulating mix of humanity that is modern London. My son loves history, so the trip grabbed his imagination. What surprised you? Traveling with a teenager can be dicey, but his interests made me visit places that... (More)